Kibitzer
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First, a little history. Most students of the game know that the immortal Red Auerbach invented the "sixth man" concept. He wanted his Celtics to be strengthened by his first substitution, and the first player to be used in this (then) innovative concept was Frank Ramsey. Next came John Havlicek, a legendary "sixth man" for many years. Havlicek could come in at guard (2) or forward (3) and his combination of skill and versatility created immediate mismatchmes that drove opposing coaches nuts. (Also helped Hondo and Russ collect a lot of rings.)
Which brings me up to the present. It seems to me that Stewie is superbly equipped to do for Geno just what Hondo did for for Red: (1) Give the team a spark at different positions (2,3,4) and (2) create a mismatch nightmare for the other side.
Any thoughts?
Which brings me up to the present. It seems to me that Stewie is superbly equipped to do for Geno just what Hondo did for for Red: (1) Give the team a spark at different positions (2,3,4) and (2) create a mismatch nightmare for the other side.
Any thoughts?